Town of Eagle Lower Basin Water Treatment Plant

On Schedule
On Budget
Zero Lost Time
Person icon

client

Town of Eagle
Building icon

client type

Municipal
Delivery truck icon

Delivery Method

Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR, CMGC)
Location pinpoint icon

Location

Eagle
,
CO
Calendar icon

Start date

July 2018

With just 6,500 residents, the Town of Eagle is known for its mountain biking and beautiful trails. Located 30 minutes from Vail, it is a haven for people who love the outdoor lifestyle, providing endless hiking and biking during the summer and easy access to world-class slopes in the winter.

In 2018, at 90% of its peak capacity, the struggling water treatment plant needed a significant upgrade to meet the demand of a growing population. The Town of Eagle moved forward with plans to construct a second water treatment facility. Using water from the Upper Brush Creek, the Lower Basin Water Treatment Plant added an additional 2.5 million gallons a day (MGD) to the Eagle community, with the ability to expand to 5 MGD if needed. The new plant is projected to provide quality water treatment to the area for the next 20 years.

Because winter conditions in the high country can last well into spring, additional planning was required on the part of MWH to keep the project on schedule despite unpredictable weather. This project utilized a Suez Water Membrane Treatment System. Other scopes of work included flocculation and sedimentation basins, chlorine contact and clear well basins, a hydrostatic membrane tank, and raw water pump station. Electrical, yard piping, reinforced concrete, HVAC, and startup and commissioning were also part of this project. MWH self-performed work, including, process piping, process equipment, and demolition.

The Lower Basin Water Treatment plant will not only ensure water requirements are met, but it will also provide greater reliability, flexibility, and redundancy in the system itself. By having a second filtration plant, in the event of contamination (wildfires being a primary concern), residents are ensured a continuous supply of water.

Project Partners
No items found.

"MWH proved itself to be a knowledgeable and thorough water/wastewater contractor. The field team showed great attention to detail and an ability to quickly address any needs for the project. The self-perform crew was a great addition to the project and allowed for a quality process mechanical installation. We also found MWH’s commitment to safety and quality to be meaningful, with proactive approaches and regular monitoring that resulted in an excellent safety and quality record throughout the project."

Bryon McGinnis

Public Works Director, Town of Eagle

Awards

No items found.

Recent News

Welcome to the New Phoenix Office

After a year of meticulous planning and excited anticipation, MWH’s Phoenix Team moved into their new office on June 1, 2023. Let’s take a look around!

Read More

NTMWD Wylie Water Treatment Plant: Building a More Advanced Filtration System

This $110M Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) project was awarded to MWH by the North Texas Municipal Water District. It consists of four phases and requires the coordination of three separate design teams (Jacobs, Carollo, and HDR).

Read More

How the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project is Setting the new Standards in San Francisco

MWH is continuing to work uninterrupted on the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project (BDFP). The long-term, largescale project represents a significant overhaul of the Southeast Treatment Plant, San Francisco’s largest wastewater pollution treatment plant. BDFP is set to redefine the way wastewater is treated in the city, aiming to process up to 800 million gallons per day (MGD) and serving about 80% of the city’s population. Implementing state-of-the-art technologies and innovation, the project underscores MWH’s commitment to environmental sustainability and urban rejuvenation. The revamped plant will set new standards in waste management and pollution control, marking a major milestone in San Francisco’s environmental management history.

Read More
Back to all Projects